Cybersecurity and Data Protection – Online Training Package – CPDUK Accredited
£49.99
Mandatory Compliance is a leading UK provider of accredited online training courses for health and social care professionals and organisations that are approved by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK), RoSPA, IATP, IFE, IIRSM and Gatehouse Awards.
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Cybersecurity and Data Protection – Online Training Package - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
This online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package teaches you how your company may be vulnerable to data thieves and what you can do to protect it. You will also learn about the importance of strong passwords, how to keep data and mobile phones safe, and how to prevent viruses and malware from destroying your company devices, all in this course.
Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Who is the course for?
This online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package is suitable for:
- Anyone who wants to keep their precious files, emails, accounts and personal information out of the hands of the bad guys
- Anyone who would love to gain a practical skill set in mitigating the risk from malware, Trojans, hackers, tracker, cybercriminals and all online threats
- Beginners and intermediate Internet users who are interested in security, safety, and privacy
- Those who want privacy and anonymity online from hackers, corporations and governments.
What is covered in this course?
This online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package includes the following module:
- The Power of a Strong Password training module
- Unit 1: The pitfalls of a weak password
- Unit 2: Why you need to protect any data you access
- Unit 3: How to set a strong password
- The Danger of Viruses & Malware training module
- Unit 1: Why people create viruses
- Unit 2: Common computer viruses and how they work
- Unit 3: What malware is
- Keeping your Data Safe training module
- Unit 1: Why it’s important to look after data
- Unit 2: The consequences of poor data storage
- Unit 3: How to keep data safe
- Keeping Your Mobile Safe training module
- Unit 1: Why keeping your phone safe is so important
- Unit 2: The potential consequences of losing your work mobile
- Unit 3: Practical methods to minimise the risk of theft, loss, and damage
- The Risks of Ransomware training module
- Unit 1: What ransomware is
- Unit 2: The consequences of not protecting data
- Unit 3: How to protect yourself from ransomware attacks
- Network Security and Cloud Computing training module
- Unit 1: What is the importance of securing your network and cloud services
- Unit 2: How to identify the risks of inadequate network and cloud security
- Unit 3: How to improve protection and prevent threats
- Phishing & Anti-Spam training module
- Unit 1: How to recognise a phishing attack, for example, an email or cell phone message
- Unit 2: How anti-spam software works to prevent email spamming
- Unit 3: How to protect yourself and avoid becoming a victim of phishing
- Understanding Social Engineering training module
- Unit 1: What are the dangers of social engineering, and how it works
- Unit 2: How to recognise the different types of social engineering attacks
- Unit 3: How to avoid becoming a victim of social engineering
- Internet of Things Attacks training module
- Unit 1: How the Internet of Things works
- Unit 2: What are the security risks associated with the IoT
- Unit 3: How to protect yourself and avoid an IoT attack on your devices
- Security & Compliance Audits training module
- Unit 1: What are the differences between security and compliance
- Unit 2: What is the importance of audits and why these must be carried out
- Unit 3: How to prepare for and conduct effective audits
- Identity Theft training module
- Unit 1: What are the different types of identity theft, and how they occur
- Unit 2: What are the effects and what to do if you are a victim
- Unit 3: How to prevent and reduce the risk of your identity being stolen
- Understanding GDPR training module
- Unit 1: How the GDPR applies to you
- Unit 2: What the 7 principles of the GDPR are
- Unit 3: How to apply the GDPR to spot data breaches
- Understanding Data Protection training module
- Unit 1: What some of the differences in data protection laws worldwide are
- Unit 2: How data can be used
- Unit 3: How to apply data protection techniques
- Data Breaches training module
- Unit 1: How data breaches can be prevented
- Unit 2: What the consequences of data breaches are
- Unit 3: How to apply solutions to prevent data breaches
- PCI DSS (Payment Card Compliance) training module
- Unit 1: What the requirements for PCI compliance are
- Unit 2: The benefits of PCI compliance and the impacts of noncompliance
- Unit 3: How to complete a security audit of your network
- Information Security training module
- Unit 1: What the 3 pillars of information security are
- Unit 2: What the impacts of poor information security are
- Unit 3: How to apply information security successfully.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection – Online Training Package - CPDUK Accredited.
Course aimsÂ
This Cybersecurity and Data Protection e-learning package aims to:
- Assist you realise the nature and extent of data insecurity in the face of malware. used in internet attacks through social engineering Ransomware and phishing.
- Realise the importance of strong passwords for network security.
- The Power of a Strong Password training module.
- Appreciate the need for Security & Compliance Audits training for compliance with GDPR compliance.
Learning objectives
On completion of this Cybersecurity and Data Protection eLearning package, the learner will be able to:
- Explain the importance of looking after one’s data
- Discuss the consequences of poor data storage
- State the potential consequences of losing your mobile work
- Explain the importance of securing your network and cloud services
- Recognise the dangers of social engineering and how it works
- Point out the differences between security and compliance
- Discuss the importance of compliance audits and why these must be carried out
- Explain how to prevent and reduce the risk of your identity being stolen
- Identify the GDPR that applies to you
- Identify how to apply data protection techniques
- Discuss the consequences of data breaches
- Explain the benefits of PCI compliance and the impacts of noncompliance.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package are to:
- Explain the need to protect any data you create or access
- State reasons why people create viruses
- Name common computer viruses and how they work
- Find out how to protect data from ransomware attacks
- Identify the risks of inadequate network and cloud security
- Explain how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of phishing
- Recognise the different types of social engineering attacks
- Know the different types of identity theft and how they occur
- Apply solutions to avoid data breaches
- Summarise the requirements for PCI compliance
- State how to complete a security audit of your network
- Explore the 3 pillars of information security.
Why is this online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package essential?
To help you successfully navigate the online world, this online Cybersecurity and Data Protection training package explains why you should be using a strong password and how to create one in order to keep your data safe. Whatever your role, this short course will help you understand the dangers of viruses and malware and how to prevent them.
You will also go through topics like: Keeping your Mobile Safe, Keeping your Data Safe,The Risks of Ransomware, Network Security and Cloud Computing, Phishing and Anti-Spam Software, Security and Compliance Audits and GDPR among others for the security of your data and data security compliance.
Cybersecurity and Data Protection – Online Training Package - CPDUK Accredited.
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Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
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The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited and trusted leading provider of statutory and mandatory training for health and social care providers across all UK regions.
Established by qualified health and social care professionals, we have extensive experience in various NHS, private and education sectors. Click here to see our full range of accredited courses, programmes and qualifications.
Staff working in health and social care environments must ensure that they complete appropriate statutory and mandatory training to provide safe and effective services.
Our health and social care training courses, programmes and qualifications were designed to provide effective learning and development opportunities for staff at all levels. Our packages include induction training, statutory and mandatory courses and continuing professional development (CPD).
Our statutory, mandatory and specialist health and social care training courses are delivered in line with the relevant UK legislation and recommended practice and standards including:
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- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
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We provide over 500 online CPD accredited training courses, programmes and qualifications. These course materials were developed to meet the needs of individuals and organisations from both the NHS and private sectors.
Some of the key benefits include health and social care workers to meet both their responsibilities and job roles, which are ideal for induction, awareness, knowledge and refresher training.
- Online, self-paced training
- 24-hour learner support
- High-quality interactive courses
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- Complete modules within 1-2 hours
- Meet organisational mandatory training needs
- Meet training requirements for statutory training
- Instant digital CPD certificates on completion
- Meet current UK legislation and guidelines
- Over 500 CPD courses covering multiple business sectors
- Free blended learning environment (BLE) for all organisations.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
All the courses are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK). The Mandatory Training Group is an accredited corporate provider of E-Learning courses, programmes and qualifications across all sectors. Click here to see our CPDUK accreditation.
The CPD certificates, awarded upon successful completion, can be used to log your hours against.
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